Postcode NE38 8HY is located in a major urban area, within the Washington East ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm is £47,765 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 4.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,112 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm is £47,765 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 275 ft away from NE38 8HY.
Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm near NE38 8HY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heworth located about 4.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Washington East area, with individual transactions ranging from £24,000 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 53 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £75,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £187,500 |
| Terraced | 51 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Washington East
In the NE38 8HY postcode area, located within Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE38 8HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Westerhope Road, Washington, NE38 8DG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Best One | Station Road, Washington, NE38 7BE | Walking directions to Best One |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Morland Avenue, Washington, NE38 7EH | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.